Direct answers on 395.30C citations: out-of-service rates, what happens next, and how serious this violation is compared to other HOS codes.
Ranks #1,460 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 0.0% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Failing to follow the prompts from the ELD when editing/adding missing information
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No. Across our 13 million inspection records, 395.30C has never resulted in an out-of-service order—0.0% OOS rate all-time. This is a citation violation, not a roadside removal. You can continue operating while you resolve the violation on your record.
For context: the national average OOS rate across all FMCSR codes is 31.4%, so 395.30C is well below the severity threshold for immediate vehicle impounding.
395.30C is cited when you fail to follow the electronic logging device's built-in prompts when editing or adding missing hours-of-service records. Your ELD is designed to walk you through required fields and validation steps; skipping or ignoring those prompts triggers this violation.
This is a recordkeeping compliance issue, not a safety defect. The citation flags a procedural gap in how you documented your duty status.
Right now:
Next: Monitor for co-occurring violations in your inspection. Our data shows 395.30C often appears with fatigue-related codes (392.2RG), so verify your hours aren't setting off secondary flags.
395.30C is among the less severe HOS violations. Our records rank it #1429 out of 3,036 FMCSR codes by enforcement volume (only 97 all-time citations), and it carries a 0.0% out-of-service rate.
Comparison to similar HOS codes:
Your citation is procedural, not substantive. False records or method violations are treated as more serious.
No clear uptrend. In the last 12 months, we've recorded 36 citations for 395.30C, with monthly counts fluctuating between 1 and 9. December 2025 saw a spike (9 citations), but January and February 2026 dropped to 1 each. The 90-day trend shows 6 citations, which is below the monthly average.
This violation remains rare overall and doesn't show signs of becoming more common at roadside inspections.
In the last 180 days, 395.30C citations were concentrated in three states:
Iowa accounts for the vast majority. If you operate in the Midwest, familiarize yourself with your ELD's editing prompts and ensure you follow them step-by-step during any record corrections.
Yes, you can file a DataQ (data quality) challenge if you believe the citation is factually incorrect or the inspection was conducted improperly. However, your odds of success depend on whether you have documented evidence.
Strong DataQ case: Inspector observed you did follow the prompts, or the ELD malfunctioned and prevented you from following them.
Weak DataQ case: You admit you skipped steps or didn't validate records through the ELD interface.
File your DataQ through the FMCSA's DataQs system within 90 days of the inspection. Provide your ELD logs and any communications with support as evidence.
All-time data shows Carpathian Eagle Inc (USDOT 3008501) accounts for 8 of 97 total 395.30C citations—the highest concentration among any single carrier.
By vehicle make:
Freightliners dominate the citation count, likely reflecting their prevalence in the fleet population rather than a design flaw. The issue is driver behavior and ELD familiarity, not equipment brand.
Where 395.30C is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.
Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
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